George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Application Guide

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences applicants:

Average GPA:

3.88

Average MCAT:

515

Competitiveness:

Moderately Competitive

Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.

Tuition

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is below.

In-State Tuition:

$75551

Out-of-State Tuition:

$75551

For more information about tuition at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, visit the following link: https://mdfinancialaid.smhs.gwu.edu/standard-cost-attendance

Friendliness

Some schools prefer in-state candidates, while others are more receptive to out-of-state or international applicants. View our school "friendliness" scores for George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:

Neutral

OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State:

Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness:

Very Friendly

INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian:

Yes

Accepts International:

Yes

International Friendliness:

Neutral

Note: Most schools will be labelled "Neutral" for In-State Friendlines because they don't have a strong bias for in-state applicants compared to out-of-state applicants. In other words, we believe these schools view In-State and Out-State applicants more or less equally. Schools labelled as "Out-of-State Friendly / Very Friendly" have a high proportion of their class filled with Out-of-State applicants.

Mission Statement

It is always important to read and understand a medical school's mission statement before applying. Often, you will find out what the medical school stands for, and if you fit in with the general "vibe" of the medical school. However, being honest, most medical schools have the same run-of-the-mill mission statement as everybody else. Anyways, you can be the judge. Below you can find the mission statement for George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences:

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Mission Statement:

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is dedicated to improving the health of our local, national, and global communities by: Educating a diverse workforce of tomorrow’s leaders in medicine, science, and health sciences. Healing through innovative and compassionate care. Advancing biomedical, translational, and health services delivery research with an emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration. Promoting a culture of excellence through inclusion, service, and advocacy. As a globally recognized academic medical center, GW embraces the challenge of eliminating health disparities and transforming health care to enrich and improve the lives of those we serve.

For more information on the mission statement for George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, visit the following link: https://smhs.gwu.edu/about/mission-vision

Situational Judgement Tests

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences requires the completion of the AAMC PREview™ examination.

Casper®:

No

AAMC PREview™:

Yes

Dates, Deadlines, and Fees

Throughout your application cycle, there are many dates to be cognizant of in order to ensure the successful completion of your application.

Primary Application Deadline:

November 2

Secondary Application Deadline:

Dec 2

Secondary Application Fee:

$142

Note: The primary application deadline refers to when your primary application (i.e., the initial AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS application) needs to be completed. Please be aware that there are processing times associated with primary applications—for instance, there can be a several week processing time associated with verifying your acadmic transcripts when initially submitting the AMCAS application. Upon receipt of the primary application, most schools will then shortly send you a secondary application with targeted essay questions relevant to the specific school.

The secondary application deadline is the final day for all your application materials to be together, which includes submitting the secondary essays, all letters of recommendation, all test scores, etc. Sometimes, schools may have earlier deadlines for letters of recommendation. However, note that for the vast majority of schools it is best to submit your secondary application as soon as possible: within 2 weeks of receiving the secondary application is a good rule-of-thumb.

Below are some other helpful dates:

Interview Cycle Start:

August

Interview Cycle End:

March

Prerequisite Courses

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences below:

Interpreting Semester Hours

Typically,

3 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course = 1 or 2 quarters

4 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course + associated lab unit

6 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses = 3 quarters

8 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses + two associated lab units

PHYSICS

Semester Hours:

Lab?

Not Required

Physics lecture required by June 2027.

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:

GenChem Lab?

Not Required

OChem Semester Hours:

OChem Lab?

Not Required

Biochem Semester Hours:

Biochem Lab?

Not Required

Organic chemistry lecture and lab and biochemistry lecture required by June 2027.

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:

GenBio Lab?

Not Required

HL Bio Semester Hours:

HL Bio Lab?

Not Required

Biology lecture and lab required by June 2027.

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

Recommended courses: psychology, sociology, history, anthropology, ethics, and/or courses in related subject areas.

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

Demonstrated competenccy in spoken and written English.

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

One quantitative course recommended.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Proficiency in additional languages is valued.

SOURCE: https://smhs.gwu.edu/academics/md-program/admissions/application-process/minimum-eligibility-recommendations

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):

MD+MPH (Public Health):

Yes

MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):

MD+JD (Law):

MD+MA (Master of Arts):

MD+MS (Master of Science):

Contact Information

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences below:

CONTACT #1

Title:

E-mail:

medadmit@gwu.edu

Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:

E-mail:

Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Have you ever registered at an institution under a different name? (Y/N) If Yes, please enter the name and institution.

Select the campus you prefer (main campus preferred, regional medical campus preferred, main campus only, regional medical campus only).

If you selected regional medical campus preferred or regional medical campus only, please explain in detail your interest in regional medical campus and how it will be a good fit for your clinical education? (1750 characters)

Please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief summary of your activities, academics, employment, or other occupations to account for full-time activity (approx. 30-40 hours/week) from the point of application through matriculation in 2024. (750 characters)

The MD Program includes substantial content in Clinical Public Health (population health, health systems science, health policy, and community health) to prepare GW graduates for an expanded scope of practice required to be successful 21st-century physicians. What are your specific interests and experiences related to that aspect of the MD Program? (350 characters)

What makes you a unique individual? What challenges have you faced? What have you learned from your experiences? (750 characters)

What is your specific interest in the MD Program at GW? What opportunities would you take advantage of as a student here? Why? (1750 characters)

Have you previously interacted directly with the MD Admissions Office through events, tours, fairs, webinars, or interviews? (Y/N) If Yes, please explain (250 characters)

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

What would you do if you weren't accepted into medical school?

Why did you choose medicine over other career paths like social work or nursing?

How do you handle stress and maintain personal wellness?

How have your experiences and mentors influenced your decision to pursue medicine?

How do you balance your personal life with the demands of medical school?

What interests and hobbies do you have outside of medicine?

What are your plans if you don't get accepted to medical school this year?

Tell me about a time when you had a positive patient experience and how it impacted you.

Tell me about a time when you failed and what you learned from it.

How do you handle conflict and resolve it?

Describe a time when you dealt with a difficult or challenging situation and how you handled it.

How have your experiences in research prepared you for a career in medicine?

Tell me about your volunteer experiences and community service.

What areas of medicine are you most interested in and why?

What has been your greatest challenge in life and how did you overcome it?

What led you to pursue a career in medicine?

Why are you interested in attending GW for medical school?

Describe your path to medicine and why you want to be a doctor.

How do you handle diversity in your experiences and interactions?

How would you fix the current healthcare crisis?

What is one thing you're proud of accomplishing in the last five years?

What are your goals and aspirations as a future physician?

What do you think are the biggest challenges facing healthcare today and how would you address them?

How do you handle failure and what have you learned from it?

What leadership experiences have you had and how do you lead others?

Describe a time when you had to work with a diverse group of people and what you learned from the experience.

What qualities do you have that make you unique and a good fit for GW?

What experiences have you had with clinical work?

How will you pay for medical school?

How do you see yourself contributing to the GW community and the field of medicine?

Describe a time when you had to make a difficult decision and how you approached it.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

What do you see as your biggest weakness and how are you working to improve it?

How do you see yourself contributing to the medical field and society as a physician?

What have you done to improve yourself personally and professionally?

What kind of physician do you see yourself becoming and why?

How do you handle stress in challenging situations?

What qualities do you possess that will make you a good physician?

Describe your research and its impact.

What are your thoughts on healthcare policy and its impact on patient care?

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Statistics

Students Who Got In, Helping You Get In

Tuition

Friendliness

IN-STATE

OUT-OF-STATE

INTERNATIONAL

Mission Statement

Situational Judgement Tests

Casper® Question Bank

AAMC PREview™ Question Bank

Dates, Deadlines, and Fees

Medical School Interview Question Bank

Prerequisite Courses

PHYSICS

CHEMISTRY

BIOLOGY

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

ENGLISH/WRITING

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Special Programs

Contact Information

CONTACT #1

CONTACT #2

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Interview Questions